Do reef/ fish tanks and cats mix?

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I had cats once, the ex GF wanted 2 cats. They urinated in every room except where the litter box was, cost me thousands to repair the damage. Chewed through my RO line, flooded the house. sharpened their nails on my oak railings. Crapped in the plants.

I.Hate.Cats.

I don't think all cats are like that... Sounds more like what a dog would do...

[Rice Reef]

I sure hope that my experiences will not be the same as yours, Brad. I would hate to disappoint them now...

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Rice Reef

I don't think all cats are like that... Sounds more like what a dog would do...

Ahhh wrong, both my cats have pee'd in the house more than my dog. Difference is cats hide it better and it stinks way more. Male cats are the worst, neutered or not they usually develop habits of marking territory when they're older. And if the diet isn't good they get crystals which for whatever reason forces them to pee everywhere except the litter box, vet says to let you know something is wrong... Something is wrong alright.

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

last year our cat cost us 1500 in vet bills he is only 3 years old and had mucus in his bladder twice which had to be flushed and now he is on an expensive food.. cat was free we found him as a kitten .. paid for all vet bills and fixed.. he pees on our clothes from time to time. i doubt i will house a cat ever again.

but good luck with yours i hope he works out for you

Originally Posted by sphelps

Ahhh wrong, both my cats have pee'd in the house more than my dog. Difference is cats hide it better and it stinks way more. Male cats are the worst, neutered or not they usually develop habits of marking territory when they're older. And if the diet isn't good they get crystals which for whatever reason forces them to pee everywhere except the litter box, vet says to let you know something is wrong... Something is wrong alright.

Guys, thanks for sharing the good and the bad... you have convinced me to reconsider. Now, I need to talk to my sons about this... not going to be easy...

[sphelps]

Good? I don't recall sharing any good... Hmm well at least you could probably feed them the same as the fish so I guess they could mix.

http://youtu.be/pBbRIhoIE8A

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by Rice Reef

Guys, thanks for sharing the good and the bad... you have convinced me to reconsider. Now, I need to talk to my sons about this... not going to be easy...

im not trying to deter you cats can be great i had alot of great cats over the years this one is just a pain in my butt. i had found a cat when i was 16 and he was the best cat i had a dog bit him. there was blood tried to take him to the vet wich he wouldnt let me near him. he healed on his own and after that day every dog in the neighbourhood walked on the other side of the street. he would actually attack friendson command loved that cat lol.

but there can be costs to any pet. fish dogs cats i just felt you needed to understand they are not a set it and let it pet. if they are unhappy with you they will let you know.

[reefgirl189]

Originally Posted by sphelps

And if the diet isn't good they get crystals which for whatever reason forces them to pee everywhere except the litter box, vet says to let you know something is wrong... Something is wrong alright.

This will happen if the cat has a diet high in ash (cheap filler for cheap foods). This is why it's sometimes better to feed your pets good quality food from the start although genetics plays a big role in health too.

Although cats can be super awesome pets when they start doing dumb **** like peeing on the laundry and scratching up the couches you have to look at it like its not that they have a personal vendetta on you. Most times it's an easy fix like adding another litter box, getting meds for a urinary tract infection, getting soft paws (declawing is a total last resort and IMO shouldn't be done).

There are evil cats out there though. I've met one named Cadbury. That's why I will never get a calico cat.

[Slick Fork]

Originally Posted by reefgirl189

This will happen if the cat has a diet high in ash (cheap filler for cheap foods). This is why it's sometimes better to feed your pets good quality food from the start although genetics plays a big role in health too.

Although cats can be super awesome pets when they start doing dumb **** like peeing on the laundry and scratching up the couches you have to look at it like its not that they have a personal vendetta on you. Most times it's an easy fix like adding another litter box, getting meds for a urinary tract infection, getting soft paws (declawing is a total last resort and IMO shouldn't be done).

There are evil cats out there though. I've met one named Cadbury. That's why I will never get a calico cat.

We had my wife's cats declawed, tried the soft claws but they would chew them off and wreck stuff. Doesn't seem to bother them, they were sore for less time than they were when they were neutered so I don't get what all the fuss is about.

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by reefwars

mine use to break into the cupboard and use his paw to knock plates and cups off the shelf, i would wake up at 3 in the morn and hear glass breaking and walk across glass into the kitchen.....of course the culprit long gone hiding in the darkness cause HE KNEW he wasnt allowed in the cupboards lol


final and last straw for said cat who ironically i named lucifer was he befriended the cat across the hall from my apt......well it was weeks of non stop meowing ,the two of them would wine all day and night back and forth....i ended up having to feeding him next to the door cause he would just never leave lol

Originally Posted by reefwars

did learn how to play fetch though lol totally worth the damage and headaches.......not lol



dog= mans best friend

cat= enemy of dog

enough said...trust your friends!!!

Reminder List: child lock all the kitchen cupboards...

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Rice Reef

Reminder List: child lock all the kitchen cupboards...

so so naive